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Montu POV, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay | First Coaster Ever to Feature an Immelmann Loop

Montu is a record-breaking inverted coaster that opened at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay on May 16, 1996. The attraction, built by B&M, was the first inverted coaster to feature 7 inversions and an Immelmann loop. Montu stands 150 feet high and reaches speeds of 60 miles per hour with a track length of 3,983 feet.

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Cobra's Curse POV, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay | Spinning Coaster with Elevator Lift

This unique spinning coaster first opened at Busch Garden's Tampa Bay on June 17, 2016. Featuring an elevator lift, Cobra's Curse stands 70 feet tall and reaches speeds of 40 miles per hour. Throughout the circuit, riders experience forwards, backwards and spinning as the train shifts back and forth.

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Iron Gwazi POV, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay | World's Steepest & Fastest Hybrid Roller Coaster

Opened on March 11, 2022 at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, Iron Gwazi holds the record for the world's steepest and fastest hybrid roller coaster! Iron Gwazi reaches heights of 206 feet with a top speed of 76 miles per hour. Featuring 12 airtime points, the coaster also features a Barrel Roll Downdrop and Zero-G Stall, making it one of the most intense coasters in America.

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Animal Experiences at Busch Gardens Tampa | Feeding Giraffes, Nutrition Center, Elephant Encounter

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay first opened in 1959 and is home to more than 200 species of animals. Join us as we take a look at several of the park's animal experiences, including the elephant encounter, reptile and penguin exhibits, the park's Serengeti Plain habitat and more. During our visit we were also able to take an exclusive tour of the park's nutrition center, along with go on a safari that included feeding giraffes.

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First-Ever Visit to Busch Gardens Tampa, Riding New Iron Gwazi & Other Record-Breaking Coasters!

Join along as we take our fist-ever visit to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. Originally opened in 1959, Busch Gardens is home to thousands of animals, along with ten iconic roller coasters. This adventure has us riding several of the park's high-thrill attractions, including the all-new Iron Gwazi, SheiKra and more.

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Kumba POV - Busch Gardens Tampa Bay | World's First Coaster With Interlocking Corkscrews

Kumba first opened at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay on April 20, 1993. This steel B&M coaster features a height of 143 feet and top speeds of 60 miles per hour. Along with being the first coaster to feature interlocking corkscrews, Kumba sends riders through a total of 7 inversions. Kumba also featured the tallest vertical loop when it opened, which has the rare attribute of wrapping itself around the ride's lift hill.

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